Printer&#39;s galley rack



June 9, 1925 Al A. PANNIER PRINTERS GALLEY RACK ATTORNEY Filed Dec. 21, 1923 Anihurfllhnnier WITNESSES ,5, g7 @nM Patented dune 9, 3.925.

uauransrares r-Arsnr or RTHUR A. PANNIER, or SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH.

rnxnrnirs GAL EY RACK.

Application filed December 21, 1923. Serial Ho. 681,990;

printers galprincipal ob ect 1s to prosnnphfled construction containing any number of sections, in whicheach galley is provided with means engaging and supported by the sidesof the compartment in which it is filed, so that each galley acts as its own shelf and the usual shelves are eliminated, thereby economizing space and making it possible to file a greater number of galleys in a cabinet of given size. The same cabinet may also be arranged with shelves which may take the place of the galleys, when it is desired to use allor a portion of the cabinet as a catalogue file, or for similar purposes.

The detailed construction of the inven tion will be more specifically described in connection with the accompanying drawing, which illustrates the preferred form.

In the drawing: Figure 1 is a front elevation of one section, constructed according to the invention. Figure 2 is a sectional view taken on the line 2 2 of Figure 1.

. Figure 3 is a fragmentary view showing, in section, the construction of one of the grooves or gains which support the galleys.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a. specially constructed galley to be used in con nection with the invention. a

Figure 5 is a fragmentary perspective view showing a galley of modified construction. I c

Referring in detail to the drawing, the numeral 5 indicates a section, anynumber of which maybe joined together after the manner of a sectional bookcase. Each sec tion 5 is rectangular in shape, and forms a compartment between the sides 6, which is of suflicient width to receive the galleys 7 arranged lengthwise. The distance from the front of the cabinet to the back 8 is substantially equal to the width of the galley.

The sides 6 of the cabinet section are formed 7 with series of opposed saw cuts, grooves or gains 9, each of which when the cabinetis made of wood is preferably reinforced with a metallic lining 10, wh ch is permas nently secured within thegain by burs, as indicated, at 11,'or other suitable means. h-en the cabinet is to beused as a galley racl-I exclusively, the gains preferably slope slightly downwardly toward the back of the cabinet, as shown in Figure, 2. The lining is omitted when the cabinet is made of metal. 1

Each galley 7 is provided with the usual side flange 12and end flange 13., In order thatthe galley may be supported in the gains 9 Without theinterposition of shelves, the flanged end 13 is formed with a rib 1a or similar pro ect on extending horizontally outwardly from thebottom ofthe'galle y beyond the end flange 12, while at the opposite end, the bottom of the-galley-extends at 15 beyond the end of the side flange 12,

so that the rib 1 1- and the extended portion 15 of the linings 10 and support the galley. Thus,

each galley forms its own shelf, and the space usually taken up by the shelves is thereby saved and a greater number of galleys may be filed within a cabinet of given size. The. spaces occupied by the successive galleys are preferably numbered, as in cheated by the numerals 16, so that if a record is kept the printer. can readily lay his hands on any type required.

In the form ofgalley shown in Figure 4 the projecting rib 14 is formed by f0lding the projecting end of bottom 7 back upon itself to form the rib and then bending it upwardly to form the flange 13, the rear end of which may be welded to theendof the flange 12, while in the form shown in Figure 5, the flange 13 maybe integral with the flange 12, and its lower. edge maybe turned outwardly and welded to the projecting end of the bottom 7 to form the rib 17. i

The same frame can be used for acata- I logue file, or for other purposes. In this case, flat pieces of steel may be substituted for the galleys to form shelves, and certain of the. shelves may be omitted if it is desired to have more space between the shelves.

Vhile I-have shown and described the specific construction of the cabinet in its preferred form, it-is to be understood that this is merely illustrative, and that modifications may be made in the size, shape and general arrangement without sacrificing any of the salient features of the invention as claimed.

bottom slide within the metallic hat is claimed is:

1. A cabinet having a compartment provided at its ends with series of opposed grooves extending from front to rear, a series of cooperating galleys, each having the usual side and end flanges and provided with-a guiding rib projecting horizontally outward from the bottom of the galley beyond the end flange, and the bottom of the galley being extended horizontally outward at the other end beyond the end of the side flange, said rib and extended end of the bottom forming guiding means, which are received within said groovesto support the galley within the cabinet, whereby each galley serves as its own shelf within the cabinet. V v i 2. A cabinet having a compartment provided at its ends with series of opposed grooves extending from front to rear, a series of cooperating galleys, each having an upstanding side flange at its rearedge, the bottom of the galley being extended horizontally outward'at one end beyond the end 01 the side flange and doubled back upon it'seli to form a projecting guiding rib, and then turned upwardly to form an end flange of substantially the same height as the side flange, the bottom being also extended horizontally outward at theother end beyond the end of the side flange, said rib and last mentioned extended end forming guiding means which are received within said grooves to support the galley within the cabinet, whereby each galley serves as its own shelf within the cabinet.

3. A galley having the usual bottom with end and side flanges, and provided with a transverse guiding rib projecting below the end flange, said rib being formed at the junction'o'r the bottom and end flange and projecting horizontally outward, and the bottom being extended horizontally outward at" the other end beyond the end of the side flange, said rib and extended end of the bottom forming guiding means to slidably engage grooves in'a supporting structure.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own, I have'hereto aflixed my signa ture.

"A THUR A. PANNIER'. 

